Alpine speedwell, Wormskiolds var, Veronica

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Alpine speedwell, Wormskiolds var, Veronica

Alpine speedwell, Wormskiolds var. Veronica alpina var. Wormskioldii.. Illustration drawn by William Jackson Hooker, engraved by Swan. Handcolored copperplate engraving from William Curtiss The Botanical Magazine, Samuel Curtis, 1830

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1830 Alpina Alpine Curtis Hooker Jackson Speedwell Veronica

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This stunning handcolored copperplate engraving depicts Alpine Speedwell, Wormskiolds var. Veronica alpina var. Wormskioldii, a beautiful and rare alpine plant native to the European Alps. The illustration was drawn by the renowned botanical artist William Jackson Hooker and expertly engraved by Swan, for inclusion in The Botanical Magazine, published by Samuel Curtis in 1830. Hooker's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the intricate rendering of the Alpine Speedwell's delicate blue-violet flowers, which bloom in dense clusters atop slender stems. The plant's narrow, lanceolate leaves are also depicted with great accuracy, providing a clear and detailed record of this fascinating species. The Alpine Speedwell is a member of the Veronica genus, which includes over 500 species of herbaceous perennials and annuals found in Europe, Asia, and the Mediterranean. This particular variety, Wormskioldii, is named after the Danish botanist Niels Wormskiold, who first described it in 1787. The historical significance of this illustration lies in its role as an accurate record of a rare and beautiful plant, captured at a time when botanical exploration and documentation were at the height of their popularity. The Botanical Magazine, which was first published in 1797, was one of the most influential botanical publications of its time, and Hooker's work was widely admired for its precision and artistry. Today, the Alpine Speedwell is still a prized addition to alpine gardens and rock gardens around the world, where it thrives in cool, moist conditions and adds a splash of color to the landscape with its lovely blue-violet flowers.

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